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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)
Room
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Explore the area

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Market Place, Wantage, England, OX12 8AB
  • Uffington White Horse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Didcot Railway Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Room

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (2 Double Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Room

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Courtyard )

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Wantage

At The Bear Hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Bakers Yard and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find a computer station, wedding services and luggage storage. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Wantage hotel include Uffington White Horse and Uffington Castle.

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Didcot Railway Centre - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Christ Church College - 27 min drive - 33.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 28 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Oxford Castle - 28 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Extraordinary Hare - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Hotel in Wantage with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

The Bear Hotel also features a garden and a lift.

This 3-star Wantage hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bear Hotel offers 36 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Bear Hotel Wantage
Bear Wantage
The Bear Hotel Hotel
The Bear Hotel Wantage
The Bear Hotel Hotel Wantage

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bear Hotel?

No, The Bear Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of 6 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 7 Oct 2025 start from NZ$240.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bear Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 411 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Bed a little hard. Very quiet during the night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed the stay at the Bear Hotel

Had a great stay at The Bear Hotel. Love its charm and the feel of a true English hotel. It’s been here 500+ years. We stayed in a front room that looked over the Wantage Market Square. The room was fine, very clean, and the bed was comfy. However if you are tall, like over 5’ 9” you must watch your head and you probably won’t fit in the shower. Staff were all excellent! Love the breakfast that came with the room, delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellison

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop, we were doing the King Alfred Wa. Storage for bikes and nice place to stop in the middle of Wantage. Only issue is getting back upto the Ridgeway to continue trip.😃
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and well stocked great for a one night stay but could do with updating. Although parking is off site it is right next to the hotel and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great value and lovely people

The room was spacious and comfortable. The included breakfast was excellent, with hot and cold options. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaso

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historical building, friendly staff, good food but could do with a deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie, GODALMING, witley, surrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a quirky place. Good decoration in main restaurant and bar but the rooms need updating. Very noisy at the front of the property in the room and the shower was terrible and sink didn’t drain. Staff lovely and the food great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prompt check in Great town location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025